What Is This Tool?
This tool enables the conversion of flow rate values from cubic centimeter per day, a unit used to measure very small continuous volumetric flows, into gallon (UK) per minute, commonly used in plumbing and engineering contexts involving imperial units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numeric value representing the flow in cubic centimeters per day.
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Select 'cubic centimeter/day' as the starting unit and 'gallon (UK)/minute' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to view the result in gallon (UK)/minute.
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Use the displayed conversion to assist with pump sizing, dosing calculations, or flow documentation.
Key Features
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Converts flow rates between cubic centimeter/day and gallon (UK)/minute.
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Supports flow measurements used in clinical dosing, microfluidics, and industrial applications.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring any installation.
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Provides precise conversion accounting for different time scales (per day versus per minute).
Examples
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100 cubic centimeters/day equals 1.5275642242992e-5 gallon (UK)/minute.
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500 cubic centimeters/day converts to 7.637821121496e-5 gallon (UK)/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting very slow liquid deliveries such as intravenous or enteral infusion rates in clinical settings.
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Measuring small leakage or permeation rates for containers and seals.
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Determining pump and hose capacities for water supply or firefighting in regions using imperial gallons.
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Sizing and rating plumbing fixtures in domestic or commercial environments.
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Documenting flow rates in industrial processes relying on UK/imperial measurement units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the units and time scales involved to ensure accurate conversion application.
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Be cautious of very small decimal results that might cause rounding errors.
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Use this conversion to facilitate communication between SI and imperial unit systems in flow measurement tasks.
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Apply the tool for planning and specification in engineering and medical contexts where precise volumetric flow rates matter.
Limitations
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Conversion results may include very small decimal numbers that can lead to rounding inaccuracies.
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Differences in time units (per day vs. per minute) demand careful interpretation when using the conversion.
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Not suitable for flow rates outside the defined unit categories or those requiring different precision levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does cubic centimeter/day measure?
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It measures the volume of fluid flowing continuously over a 24-hour period, typically for very slow flows.
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Where is gallon (UK)/minute commonly used?
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This unit is used in engineering, plumbing, and industrial contexts where imperial units are standard, such as pump sizing and water flow rates.
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Why is the conversion between these units important?
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Converting helps translate slow volumetric flows into commonly used imperial flow rates, enabling better design, specification, and comparison in various professional fields.
Key Terminology
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Cubic centimeter/day
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A unit measuring very slow continuous volumetric flow equal to one cubic centimeter per 24 hours.
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Gallon (UK)/minute
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A volumetric flow unit indicating how many UK gallons pass a point each minute, often used in plumbing and engineering.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a surface or point per unit of time.